If anyone discovers a flytip - especially if blocking the road, causing a hazard or blocking a bus route - it should be reported via the emergency phone number (which is managed on behalf of Bromley Council):

0300 303 8658 (during office hours)
or
0300 303 8671 (out of hours)You should also request a reference number.
Additionally, the Bromley Council "Fix My Street" can also be used (you can click the link below or find it on the Bromley Council website):

Bromley Council emergency line (emergencies like fallen trees or large branches on the road or pavement can be reported on):

Call the Dog Warden Service on 03444 828 300 (or 03444 828 346 out of hours). They will only come out if dogs are “confined and under control” (but see advice below). The owner has to pay a fee to have the dogs returned.

Ring Darwin Safer Neighbourhood Team – on 0208 721 2603. If available, they may be able to come out to attend to the situation. It is accepted though that it is likely the dogs may be long gone by the time any call-out is completed.

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Failing the above (or even in addition) you can call the Police on 101 and have the incident logged – though there may be a telephone queue. However, dial 999 straight away if there is ANY danger to a person (i.e. on the road, in a garden etc)

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(Note – unfortunately, the RSPCA do not have resources to collect healthy stray dogs)

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IMPORTANT – advice from Sgt Harris (and the RSPCA website) is to be careful as a lost dog could be scared or distressed – particularly if penned in. If you are unsure, do not approach the dogs yourself

If buses are unnecessary on diversion this needs to be reported to TFL and they will arrange for the route to be driven/risk assessed to check if the route is open and if buses can safely use the route again.

Obviously, if this is during working hours then let me know and I will chase for you, but if the buses are ever suspended over the weekend/evenings or you are unable to get hold of me, then feel free to use this contact info"

Where you spot a large HGV in the area that is not connected with local business, try to capture the name of the company and the vehicle number plate. This information can then be passed onto Cllr Richard Scoates, who says he will only be too happy to follow up. Cllr Scoates can be e-mailed: